Non-removable collar stay



Nov. 13, 1956 o. DRIESBACH 2,769,979

NON-REMOVABLE COLLAR STAY Filed Aug. 2 1954 4 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR.

ATTORNEY Nov. 13, 1956 Filed Aug. 2 1954 G; 0. DRIESBACH 2,769,979

NON-REMOVABLE COLLAR STAY 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR.

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2,769,979 NON-REMOVABLE COLLAR STAY Gilbert 0. Driesbach, Robesonia,Pa., assignor to Publix Shirt Corporation, New York, N. Y., acorporation of New York Application August 2, 1954, Serial No. 447,363

4 Claims. c1. zsz y The present invention relates to collars, and, moreparticularly, to novel collar constructions having means incorporated tomaintain the collar ends in a non-curling condition.

In accordance with the present invention, a cushion means is providedfor a stay. Both the stay and the cushion means are a permanent part ofthe collar structure. The cushion means of this invention is disclosedherein by way of several modifications.

The primary object of the present invention is to provide a novel collarconstruction having a permanently incorporated stiifening means.

Another object is to provide a novel stitfeningmeans having a cushioneflect to permit laundering without eX- posing the presence of thecushioning means.

A further object is to provide a novel stifiening means in which thestifiening effect is enhanced by fusing Certain of the collar partstogether.

A still further object is to provide a novel stay pocket tor a collarcomposed of cushioning layers of material.

Other and more specific objects of the present invention, and advantagesthereof, will, of course, become skilled in the art 'to which theinvention is directed from a reading of the following specification inconnection with the accompanying drawing in which: Fig. 1 is a view fromthe front of a shirt having a collar embodying features of the presentinventionh .Fig. 2 is a view in plan representing one of the layers orplies of a collar constructed to embody the present invention; h f

Fig. 3 is a view in plan of a portion of the stay retaining cushion ofthis inventionin one illustrative form; Fig. 4 is a view inplan ofanother portion of the cushion to be used with the portion of Fig. 3; b

Fig. 5 is a viewin plan of a further portion of' the cushion to be usedwith the portion of Figs. 3 and 4; Fig. 6 is a view in plan illustratinga collar stay suitable for use with the presenti-nvention; Fig. 7 is a.view inplan of the assembled cushion; Fig. 8 is a view in plan of one ofthe layers or plies having assembled thereto the cushion of Fig. 7;

Fig. 9 is a view in plan of a collar, such as the collar in Fig. 1,showing at one end the unturned unfinished collar portion, and the otherend-showing the finished re: sults; Fig. 10 is a view in section-a1elevation of the collarof Fig. 9, the section being taken on line IO-10as viewed in the direction of the arrows; a i

Fig. 1-1 isaview in plan, similar to Fig. 2, of a layer or ply for amodified form of the invention;

Fig. 12 is a view in modified form;

Figsd l3 to 16 show shown in 'Fig. 12; i

Fig. 17 is an assembled view of the-insert pieceof Fig. 12 in a stage ofconstruction;

the parts of an insert piece also United States Patent 0 11 whichconverge plan, similar to Fig; 8 of the pronounced a showing of thePatented Nov. 13, 1956 Fig. 18 shows the completed insert piece of Fig.17;

Fig. 19 is a view in cross section on line 19-l-9 of Fig. 12; i

Fig. 20 is a 'view similar to Fig. 9 of the modified form of theinvention;

Fig. 21 is a view similar to Fig. 11 of a layer or ply for another andfurther modification of the invention;

Fig. 22 is a view in plan of a piece or strip to be secured to a collarlayer; Fig. 23 is a view in plan of a suitable stayforuse with thefurther modification of the invention disclosed in Figs. 21 to 25;

Fig. 24 is a view similar to Fig. 12 showing parts sembled to a ply ofFig. 21;

Fig. 25 is a view similar to Fig. 20 and discloses a collar embodyingthe invention in its third disclosed form; and

Fig. 26 is a view in section on line 26-26 of Fig. 25. Referring for thepresent to Figs. 1 to 10 of the drawing, there is shown a shirt 1(Fig. 1) having a collar 3 secured thereto in any suitable and knownmanner. The collar 3 includes the usual band 18. The shirt 1 is of usualconstruction. The collar 3 embodies the present invention in one formand the points thereof are permanently stilfened in a novel manner. Thestiffening member or stay 14 (Fig. 6) is so mounted in or at each pointof the collar 3 that there is a cushion effect. The stay is incorporatedin such a way [that there is, in effect, a tapering oif of the collarinsert,

insert. This promotes laundering so that the inner structure includingthe stay is substantially invisible after laundering.

Fig. 7 of the drawing shows the assembled cushion structure whichretains the of the stay 14 may be nylon processed in sheet or strip formby extrusion. This material is washable and has non-breakable and no'nkinking features. The stay 14 is cut from the material and is ready forinsertion in .the collar. 1

The cushion structure ismade up of one cloth fabric 8 (Fig. 3), material10 (Fig. 4),

ply of soft one ply of regular shirting cloth and one ply of a tape 12(Fig. 5) such as cotton tape. For a collar of the usual presentlyfashionable width the tape may be about nine-sixteenths of an inch wide.The parts 8, 10 and 1-2 are held together by two rows of stitching 5 and7. These rows of stitching form achannel for the stay 14. The stay 14 islocated between thetape 12 and the part '8. As shown the part 8 projectsbeyond the part 10. It will be understood ''that the stay may beinserted between any two layers or parts so long as concealment isobtained.

The cushion assembly with the stay-14 in place -is fiaste'ned to thebottom ply 4 of the collar as shown in Fig." 8, in proper position tosupport the point of the collar. It will be understood, and as shown,that two cushion assemblies are required. The cushion assembly issecured to the ply 4 by spaced rows of stitching 9 and at the point ofthe cushion assembly. Theseirows 9 and 1:1 follow the outline except atthe top leaving a free edge for the part 8. The rlghthand end of Fig. 9shows the collar strucof the part 110,

collar topline.

of the drawing. The entire collar as shown to the right of Fig. 9 isturned inside out, in elfect, so that the layer 2 is on top or next tothe viewer as seen in Fig. 9 at the left. Next is the liner layer 6 ofthe stiffer material and then the layer 4. The layer 4 still' bears thecushion assembly which lies under the layer 6. A finishing stitch 211srun around the entire collar.

In the arrangement as described in connection with Figs. lto l0, acushion is provided to give a better finish in pressing. It will beunderstood that the cushion effect can be obtained by employing variousmaterials or the number of plies within the scope of the description.The projection of the portion 3 and the ply arrangement provide anoff-set feature in combination.

'The cushion may embody more than two plies and the invention is notlimited to the two plies.

Figs. 2 to 11 of the drawing show a modification in which certain of theparts are fused together. Fusing is accomplished by the use of asuitable solvent and application of heat and pressure in a suitablepress.

' Fig. ll shows, in outline, the collar layers of the collar or collartop. These are 1192, the top ply of the collar; 104, the bottom ply ofthe collar; and 106, the lining of the collar. Figs. 13 to 16 show theparts of the insert piece which is to be mounted to the layer 104.Thisinsert piece comprises one ply of regular shirting 108 (Fig. 13);one ply of regular shirting 110, or piece of tape (Fig. 14); and one plyof lining material made up of cellulose acetate and cotton fibers 112(Fig. 15). Fig; 16 shows the Nylon stay 114 which may be constructed asdescribed above. These parts are stitched together to form a channel orpocket for the stay 114. The stay 114 lies on top of the part 112 asshown in Fig. The part 110 is folded to embrace the part 112. Theassembly, as in Fig. 17, is fused as described above to provide thestructure of Fig. 18. The piece 11Z -is secured in this manner to onefolded course or side ofthe piece 111). A line of stitching 118 joinsthe parts in Fig. 18.

Fig. 12 shows the assembly of Fig. 18 joined to the layer 104. Oneassembly is joined to each end of this layer. Fig. 19 is a sectionshowing the relationship of the parts. Big. 20 corresponds to Fig. 9described above. In Fig. 20, the left hand end shows the unfinished andunturned collar top. The right hand end shows the finished and. turnedcollar top. in Fig. 20, stitches 122 and.123 join the assembly of Fig.18 to the layer 104. The layers are joined by the stitches 126. At theright hand end, stitches 128 serve as the finish stitching. 9

Figs. 21 to disclose a further modification. In this form, allcushioning is provided from the collar lining. Fig. 21 shows the collartop layers 202, 204 and 206 in outline. Fig. 22 shows the tape 212 to besecured, to the ply 204. Securing is accomplished by stitching 218 asshown inFig. 24. Figs. 25 and 26 show the finished collar top in themanner described above. The left hand end of Fig 25 shows the finishedcollar top with'the finished stitch 222. The right hand end shows thestitch 224 to join the layers 202, 204 and 206. The :stay 214 (Fig. 23)is as described above. From what has gone before, the functioning ofthecollar of Fig. 25 will be apparent. In this modification, the lin inglayer'206 provides the cushion against laundering effects. Also, thestay 214 lies in a position as shown to give maximum support withoutbeing obtrusive inout- What is claimed is: v

-1. 'A collar construction comprising a bottom ply, cushion meanssecured to said bottom ply at each end of said collar, each of saidcushion means comprising a soft cloth fabric piece seated against saidbottom ply andconfrjrming to. said end configuration, a piece of regularshirting of lesser area than the soft cloth fabric piec'elnext adjacentsaid soft :cloth fabric piece, .and said cushion means also comprising astrip of tape secured to said soft cloth fabric piece opposite saidpiece of regular shirting, spaced lines of stitching joining said stripof tape to said soft cloth fabric piece to provide a stay receivingpocket, and lines of stitching securing said assembly to said bottomply.

2. A collar construction having a selected configuration at each endcomprising a top ply, a bottom ply, and a liner ply of stiffer material,cushion means secured to said bottom ply at each end of said collar,each of said cushion means comprising a soft cloth fabric piece seatedagainst said bottom ply and conforming to said end configuration, apiece of regular shirting of lesser area than the soft cloth fabricpiece next adjacent said soft cloth fabric piece, and said cushion meansalso comprising a strip of tape secured to said soft cloth fabric pieceopposite said piece of regular shirting, spaced lines of stitchingjoining said strip of tape to said soft cloth fabric piece to provide astay receiving pocket, and lines of stitching joining said cushionassembly to said bottom ply, said lines of stitching converging andfollowing the outline of said piece of regular shirting except at thetop to leave a free edge for the soft cloth fabric piece inwardly of theend of said collar.

3. A collar construction having a selected configuration at each endcomprising a top ply, a bottom ply, and a liner ply of cellulose acetateand cotton fibers, cushion means secured to said bottom ply at each endof said collar, each of said cushion means comprising a soft clothfabric piece seated against said bottom ply and conforming to said endconfiguration, a piece of regular shirting of lesser area than the softcloth fabric piece next adjacent said soft cloth fabric piece, and saidcushion means also comprising a strip of tape secured to said soft clothfabric piece opposite said piece of regularshirting, spaced lines ofstitching joining said strip of tape tosaid soft cloth fabric piece toprovide a stay receiving pocket, and lines of stitching joining saidcushion assembly to said bottom ply, said lines of stitching convergingand following the outline of said piece of regular shirting except atthe top to leave a free edge for the soft'cloth fabric piece inwardly ofthe end of said collar.

4. A collar construction having a selected configuration at each endcomprising a top ply, a bottom ply, and a liner ply of stifier materiacushion means secured to said bottomply at each end of said collar, eachof said cushion means comprising seated against said bottom ply andconforming to said end configuration, a piece of regular shirting oflesser area than the soft cloth fabric piece next adjacent said softcloth fabric piece, and said cushion means also comprising a strip oftape secured to said soft cloth fabric piece opposite said piece ofregular shirting, spaced lines of stitching joining said strip of tapeto said soft cloth fa'bric piece to provide a stay receiving pocket,lines of stitching joining said cushion assembly to saidbottom ply, saidlines of stitching converging and following the outline of the piece ofregular shirting except at the top to leave a free edge for the softcloth fabric piece inwardly of the end of said collar, stitchingsecuring said top ply, gether, .and finishing stitching collar except atthe top thereof to facilitate securingof said;.c.ollar to a shirt.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS;1,,814,8;18 Bard; July 14, 1931 1,816,119 Kurtz ;Ju1y28, 1931 1,332,930--Gray et-al. 1 Nov. 24, 1931 2,186,356 Bihaly Jan. 9, 1940 .,2,47z,43 0-Logan June 7, 1949 a soft cloth fabric piece bottom plyand liner to-'.around the edge of said

